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Hole #1 (Taken 9/2012)
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My Backyard Course
5+ 
4/22/2013 
4/24/2013Pros: The course is in my backyard. I enjoy playing this course as much any other course in the area. Playing it probably more than any one else, I think Mike did brilliant job of course layout and basket locations.
Pavilion, Water Spigot, and Porta potty are nice amenities. The Disc Golf area of park isn't overly used, thus no crowd issues. The course handled the April 2013 flooding well, when other course might not been as playable.
Overall Challenging Course for Beginner/Intermediate.
Pavilion, Water Spigot, and Porta potty are nice amenities. The Disc Golf area of park isn't overly used, thus no crowd issues. The course handled the April 2013 flooding well, when other course might not been as playable.
Overall Challenging Course for Beginner/Intermediate.
Cons: No Tee Pads yet, but I prefer no tee pads, over bad tee pads.
No "thickly" wooded holes to bring the challenge of variety of small window technical shots.
Nice baskets, but we need Next Hole Markers. I will probably fix for visitors, myself with a colored tape.
No "thickly" wooded holes to bring the challenge of variety of small window technical shots.
Nice baskets, but we need Next Hole Markers. I will probably fix for visitors, myself with a colored tape.
Other Thoughts: I get to play this course often, it is literally in my backyard. I have played over a dozen of other courses, with Marengo being my local favorite. (over Leopold)
#1 (311') Big arms will find the Basket protected under large beautiful oak tree that is on the edge of 10 foot steep hill that will punish missed go for shot.
#2 (402') Open shot that needs to clear a nature area, with preferred landing area on a narrow elevated ridge area. Basket is also top of an elevated hill that can also punish miss go for shots.
#3(215') - Short Ace Run. Easiest Hole.
#4(400') - Distance is the only challenge, along side of town Pool area.
#5(220') - Basket underneath and protected by another large oak, requires a R to L meat hook skip to get it close.
#6(355') - Toughest Hole, need to find a path between the trees. Water could comes into play, but manageable.
#7(265') - Favorite Hole, Ace Run, over water (170' to carry), Brilliant basket placement between two large oak trees with 5' diameter trunks.
#8 (196')- Ace Run, Enough Trees and foliage, to punish throws that aren't on line.
#9 (325')- Need a Helix Shot to get to the right of a "Mando" Willow Tree and land on grass fair way.
#10 (253')- Ace Run over Nature area.
- Rob D.
#1 (311') Big arms will find the Basket protected under large beautiful oak tree that is on the edge of 10 foot steep hill that will punish missed go for shot.
#2 (402') Open shot that needs to clear a nature area, with preferred landing area on a narrow elevated ridge area. Basket is also top of an elevated hill that can also punish miss go for shots.
#3(215') - Short Ace Run. Easiest Hole.
#4(400') - Distance is the only challenge, along side of town Pool area.
#5(220') - Basket underneath and protected by another large oak, requires a R to L meat hook skip to get it close.
#6(355') - Toughest Hole, need to find a path between the trees. Water could comes into play, but manageable.
#7(265') - Favorite Hole, Ace Run, over water (170' to carry), Brilliant basket placement between two large oak trees with 5' diameter trunks.
#8 (196')- Ace Run, Enough Trees and foliage, to punish throws that aren't on line.
#9 (325')- Need a Helix Shot to get to the right of a "Mando" Willow Tree and land on grass fair way.
#10 (253')- Ace Run over Nature area.
- Rob D.
Report this Review Beginner/Intermediate
Pros: - Course is set in a decent sized city park, that has the various activities pretty well separated. Aside from a pavilion, which isn't really in play, there should not be any interference.
- A decent mix of rough, trees, and some tall grass provide hazards to avoid on most of the holes. There is a big depression full of nasty rough that is in play on #6 and #7. Going way left on #6 is a good option instead of trying to clear a pretty small gap, but #7 pretty much forces a shot over the schule. #8 is also bordered by this rough on the left side. #9 and #10 have mowed fairways in tall grass to force some shot placement.
- Holes with trees include #1, with the basket under low branches, #5's pin is also underneath a big tree, and #6 has trees to avoid off the tee as well as before the gap. Even more if going around the rough on the left side. Also some very large willows to shot around/between on #9.
- Some little elevation changes here and there, like the aforementioned depression, a slight uphill slope on #1, a valley shot on #2, a small hump to go over or around on #5, and a downslope on #8. Nothing major, but noticeable.
- Pretty good mix of hole length for a smaller course, there are three shorties under 220', but also four holes over 300'; two of those over 400'. Many chances for some full power shots for most players.
- Nice signs and baskets, natural tees are still new and in good shape. Navigation can be a little tricky; the course starts by the pavilion and isn't marked very well. Not terrible, map isn't necessary.
- A decent mix of rough, trees, and some tall grass provide hazards to avoid on most of the holes. There is a big depression full of nasty rough that is in play on #6 and #7. Going way left on #6 is a good option instead of trying to clear a pretty small gap, but #7 pretty much forces a shot over the schule. #8 is also bordered by this rough on the left side. #9 and #10 have mowed fairways in tall grass to force some shot placement.
- Holes with trees include #1, with the basket under low branches, #5's pin is also underneath a big tree, and #6 has trees to avoid off the tee as well as before the gap. Even more if going around the rough on the left side. Also some very large willows to shot around/between on #9.
- Some little elevation changes here and there, like the aforementioned depression, a slight uphill slope on #1, a valley shot on #2, a small hump to go over or around on #5, and a downslope on #8. Nothing major, but noticeable.
- Pretty good mix of hole length for a smaller course, there are three shorties under 220', but also four holes over 300'; two of those over 400'. Many chances for some full power shots for most players.
- Nice signs and baskets, natural tees are still new and in good shape. Navigation can be a little tricky; the course starts by the pavilion and isn't marked very well. Not terrible, map isn't necessary.
Cons: - A lot of pretty open shots here, with only a tree or two to worry about. #1, #4, and #10 especially, and #2, #3, and #8 to a lesser degree. Staying out of the rough/grass off the very generous fairways is the only challenge.
- Hole #10 ends at the end of the park, so you have to hoof it back to the parking area. Not a long haul, just annoying.
- Layout is a little cramped in a few spots, like #7's basket, which is close to #6's fairway.
- Hole #10 ends at the end of the park, so you have to hoof it back to the parking area. Not a long haul, just annoying.
- Layout is a little cramped in a few spots, like #7's basket, which is close to #6's fairway.
Other Thoughts: - Not a shabby course, pretty good variety in terms of open and lightly wooded holes, with #6 being the tightest and toughest. #2 is a cool valley hyzer shot over some rough as well. A few tricky approach shots, and some longer drives as well. Should be perfect for beginners, and even intermediate players. Advanced players will be able to cruise through.
9 Holes of Disc Golf
Pros: New, nice Chainstar baskets.
Good tee signs with hole distances.
#2 is a fun hole, with some good rough/long grass to punish bad/short drives.
#9 is also a fun hole that takes away the hyzer route for most RHBH players.
Good tee signs with hole distances.
#2 is a fun hole, with some good rough/long grass to punish bad/short drives.
#9 is also a fun hole that takes away the hyzer route for most RHBH players.
Cons: Natural, undefined and sometimes uneven teepads.
This course does not seem to flow well because you walk by the parking lot twice during your round, but then you have a long walk back to the lot after you finish on #10.
While this course seems like it was designed for beginners and recreational level players, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #9 and #10 have the potential to be very frustrating to players at that level.
Nagivation is not extremely difficult, but "Next Tee" signs would be very helpful here.
This course does not seem to flow well because you walk by the parking lot twice during your round, but then you have a long walk back to the lot after you finish on #10.
While this course seems like it was designed for beginners and recreational level players, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #9 and #10 have the potential to be very frustrating to players at that level.
Nagivation is not extremely difficult, but "Next Tee" signs would be very helpful here.
Other Thoughts: When you enter the park, use the very first parking lot on the right. Hole #1 is not very easy to find. It's just south of the pavillion.
Beginners and recreational level players will find a good (and frustrating) test here. Advanced and open players may want to create some safari holes along the way in order to create some challenge.
It seems like this course is still rough around the edges. These is enough room to make this at least a 3.0 level course if the Park District is looking to make some improvements.
Beginners and recreational level players will find a good (and frustrating) test here. Advanced and open players may want to create some safari holes along the way in order to create some challenge.
It seems like this course is still rough around the edges. These is enough room to make this at least a 3.0 level course if the Park District is looking to make some improvements.
Meh
Pros: The course plays through a corner of a small mostly flat park. A couple holes have some nice length, others are fun shorter ace runs. Several of the holes have some mature trees in play, offering a couple line shaping challenges and a couple low ceiling shots. There is enough rough in a few spots to really punish you for missing your line. With the sports fields right across the street, this is a nice exposure for the sport in an area where there aren't a ton of courses.
Cons: There are some strange holes, and the course doesn't really have a strong identity. There are some wide open ace runs that cater only to beginners or people who want to up their ace count, and a couple holes that are long enough to frustrate new players. The long grass is my least favorite disc golf obstacle, it adds frustration and time without changing the way you have to throw your next shot when you go in the rough.
The natural tees are not well defined, and are already showing some wear. They will likely turn into mud pits without improvement or maintenance. The walk after the last hole is pretty long. There isn't a lot of variety in lines you have to shape, you can get away with hyzer or straight shots pretty much everywhere here.
The natural tees are not well defined, and are already showing some wear. They will likely turn into mud pits without improvement or maintenance. The walk after the last hole is pretty long. There isn't a lot of variety in lines you have to shape, you can get away with hyzer or straight shots pretty much everywhere here.
Other Thoughts: Beginners will find this course reasonably approachable, even with the couple longer holes, though the prairie areas could get frustrating. More experienced players won't find a ton of challenge or variety here, it's not worth going out of your way to play here.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Rookie review 
Pros: I'm new to the sport and this is the first course that I have ever played. This is a nice open course and is certainly friendly for rookies. It is pretty open and difficult to lose discs; however, there are some technical shots to keep it interesting.
Cons: It is difficult to find the first hole and the hole markers are 90° to the baskets. The course is easy enough to follow once you figure out that the basket is to the right when facing the hole markers.
I could see where this course might not be very challenging for experienced players.
I could see where this course might not be very challenging for experienced players.
Other Thoughts: This course is a lot of fun for a newer player. The course is well taken care of and everyone that we have run into while playing this course has been very friendly.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Not worth your time
Pros: The signs are decent although they face 90 degrees left of the direction of the hole. There are a couple nice longer par 3s here. The baskets are decent.
Cons: Hole 6 is really weird. It is 380 and you can see the basket straight ahead but the only good line to it is a roller and there is barely any room to set one down because of the small trees that are all over the fairway. Holes 1,3,5,7,8, and 10 are all boring and rather open and short. The tees are hard to see as they are just marked with paint in the grass.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Hunting for Birdies in SpazLand
Pros: This is the home of Mike "Spaz" Kutella. It's located in a very well kept public park and plays on a long strip of land on the West side. There is a huge sign at the entrance that says Stingray Bay. The land is mostly open with a little sloping terrain in a couple of places. There are a few holes that play in a prairie area. You want to park in the first very small parking lot on the right. Hole #1 not very easy to find. It's just south of the pavillion past the port o potty. Once we found #1 we had no problem with navigation.
Brand new Discraft Chainstars with DGA # plates.
Solid tee signs.
Variety of distances from 196 to 402 feet. I threw putter, mid, fairway, and distance driver. I was able to unleash a few full power drives.
Hole #2 is a crusher hole that plays slightly downhill and has a sloped green.
Hole #5 is an interesting shorter par 4? I just don't see anyone 2ing this hole unless there is a throw in or some awesome roller. I don't think the best players in the world could get a lazer beam shot down the middle to the basket.
Brand new Discraft Chainstars with DGA # plates.
Solid tee signs.
Variety of distances from 196 to 402 feet. I threw putter, mid, fairway, and distance driver. I was able to unleash a few full power drives.
Hole #2 is a crusher hole that plays slightly downhill and has a sloped green.
Hole #5 is an interesting shorter par 4? I just don't see anyone 2ing this hole unless there is a throw in or some awesome roller. I don't think the best players in the world could get a lazer beam shot down the middle to the basket.
Cons: Natural grass tee pads.
The tee signs are not facing the hole so you are looking at a description of the hole from the side.
Hole #7 has no option for players who cannot clear the tall rough area to play around. They have to throw in the tall grass.
I thought on hole #5 & #9 if the tees were moved back they would have forced a different line. On #5 you can throw a slight hyzer to straight shot. Moving it back would have forced a turnover shot which this course lacks. On #9 I like the idea of an S curve between the trees. Any player with an arm is going to throw around the big willow to the right which myself and another play did. Had the tee been moved back there is a smaller tree that would have blocked that route off. I threw a RHBH hyzer on 8 of the 10 holes.
After you finish hole #10 you have to walk down the road 150 yards or so past #8 to the parking lot. It's a frustrating finish to the course.
The tee signs are not facing the hole so you are looking at a description of the hole from the side.
Hole #7 has no option for players who cannot clear the tall rough area to play around. They have to throw in the tall grass.
I thought on hole #5 & #9 if the tees were moved back they would have forced a different line. On #5 you can throw a slight hyzer to straight shot. Moving it back would have forced a turnover shot which this course lacks. On #9 I like the idea of an S curve between the trees. Any player with an arm is going to throw around the big willow to the right which myself and another play did. Had the tee been moved back there is a smaller tree that would have blocked that route off. I threw a RHBH hyzer on 8 of the 10 holes.
After you finish hole #10 you have to walk down the road 150 yards or so past #8 to the parking lot. It's a frustrating finish to the course.
Other Thoughts: This has been an extremely dry summer. I'm not sure how much water sits in the tall grass run off areas. Hole 6, 7, 9, 10, & 11 play near them. I have a feeling those areas are going to hold water.
Concrete tees and a couple of tweaks and I'd give this course a 2.5.
The pool on the property is very impressive. Bring your swim suit!
http://www.huntleyparks.org/stingray-bay/
Concrete tees and a couple of tweaks and I'd give this course a 2.5.
The pool on the property is very impressive. Bring your swim suit!
http://www.huntleyparks.org/stingray-bay/
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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